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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Romania to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these significant new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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